NEW ORLEANS, Miss. (WXXV)- Now to an update on the case of the five still at-large inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail a week ago. Louisiana authorities have arrested a fourth person accused of helping one of the escaped inmates. State police say 59-year-old Connie Weeden is accused of sending money to one of the ten inmates who…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jump Games will be taking place Saturday, May 24 at Greyhound Stadium in Ocean Springs. The games are a free, first-of-its kind meet with food trucks and features the best jumpers in the entire country. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: sports, The…
Joining us in studio are Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant and Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton from the Air Force Reserves. They are here to talk about recruitment. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Air Force Reserves
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Across the Coast, school years are officially coming to a close, but it’s never to early to start thinking about your child’s future especially when it comes to how you plan on paying for their college tuition. That’s where programs such as the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan come into play. Joining us is Mississippi State Treasure David McRae…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Eagle Scout on the Gulf Coast is giving back to the community with his project. Cooper Cross is teaming up with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence to help furnish the Family Justice Center’s lobby and create a relaxing environment. Plans are in place to change the surface of doors and the front desk, also…
NOAA revealed their hurricane predictions for the 2025 season while we see more warmer temperatures and possible pop ups. Mostly clear this afternoon with very warm temperatures in the upper 80s and lower dew points in the low 60s. Which is a more pleasant feeling outdoors. Friday we see warm afternoon temperatures again with a little more humidity as well….
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Blue Knights Motorcycle Club is hosting a raffle for a new motorcycle, all going to a good cause. The raffle benefits two-year-old Archer Landstreet of Vancleave. Archer has been diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. The Blue Knight’s mission is to support those in need, Archer being the grandson of a Jackson County Sheriff…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Things are rocking and rolling over at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, that’s where One Coast Jam has made its way back to town. Mayors and officials from across the coast hit the stage for a good cause. Categories: Local News, News Tags: centennial plaza, Gulfport, One Coast Jam
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)-We are days away from the start of hurricane season. Are you prepared? Emergency Management Agencies in South Mississippi are busy getting ready for the season. Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton speaks to WXXV about hurricane preparations. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: hurricane preparedness, hurricane season
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- With the school year wrapping up and summer around the corner, many of you are starting to plan your summer vacations. If you’re looking to stay on the Coast this summer, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has you covered with this report. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: gulf coast, summer, tourism
With their backs against the wall, the only way they can move is forward. George County faced Saltillo for game two of the Class 6A State Championship. The Rebels were looking to keep their season alive by forcing a series split after dropping game one. Getting the nod on the mound was junior right-handed pitcher Carson Pierce. Pierce came out…
The in-person absentee voting for the June municipal elections is now open with less than two weeks to go until Election Day. Municipal clerk offices will open Saturday, May 24 from 8 until noon for absentee voting. The last day to vote in-person absentee will be Saturday, May 31. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, June…
The Blue Knights are hosting a motorcycle benefit on June 28. At this event, you’ll have a chance to win a motorcycle through a raffle. Blue Knights President Mark Jenkins and Trey Cinquemano from Harley Davidson joins us with the details. For more information about the Blue Knights and the benefit ride, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: benefit ride,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Gulf Coast Business Council hosted its 2025 State of the Coast Symposium to deliver a dynamic look at the region’s economic landscape for business professionals across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. GCBC President & CEO Jamie Miller provided a comprehensive overview of business trends and performance across Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties. Offering key insights into…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Francisco Gonzalez from the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is in studio. He joins us to talk about an event this weekend called ‘Salute to Armed Forces’ as well as the museum’s aviation summer camp. The Salute to Armed Forces USO Show takes place May 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Aviation…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The energy was high at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi, where homeschool students from across the Gulf Coast gathered for a day packed with games, laughter, and connection. It’s called Homeschool Field Day, and it’s all about fun-filled games, friendly competition, and good old-fashioned team-building. From sack races and track and field, to balloon…
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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Ahead of Memorial Day, the City of Pass Christian partnered with nonprofit organizations that hold memorial walks to honor fallen military and first responders. Carry the Load is a nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — WXXV is continuing its coverage of Pearl River Community College’s elite baseball program ahead of the Wildcats’ upcoming trip to the NJCAA Division II World Series with a look at something that sets them apart from the rest of the competition. Every team has talented pitchers and explosive batters, but few have the level of team…
We’re finally seeing a break in our summertime pattern as much cooler weather has moved in on the back of yesterday’s cold front. Temperatures fell a little lower than I expected thanks to the front pushing a little further southward, all the way down into the mid 60s in the Gulfport/Biloxi area. There won’t be much cooling left for the…
Susie sits down with Jeff O’Keefe Jr., President of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Homes, for a four-part discussion on the legacy of the business, innovations in funeral planning, pre-arrangement and new services. For questions on the topics discussed, topics you’d like to see featured or other information please email Susie Davis at sdavis@wxxv25.com Categories: Living Local
There’s still more than a month to apply for assistance as part of the Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery program. It’s open to 2020 wild oyster and shrimp license holders. Applicants must also be Mississippi residents 18 and older and have possessed a commercial wild oyster or shrimp license in 2019 or 2020 to be eligible. The deadline to…
AI, or artificial intelligence, has, is, and will change the way we work, live and play. Joining us from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is Dr. Kollin Napier, director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, to tell us more about AI. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Artificial Intelligence